Dan Cirucci: Lincoln Day Dazzles At Philadelphia's Union League

Friday, February 11, 2011

Lincoln Day Dazzles At Philadelphia's Union League

In defense of the Union - the Mifflin Guard in front of the League House.

Huge Lincoln ballroom crowd for Governor Chris Christie.

The Union League - forever faithful to the words, spirit and legacy of Lincoln and the Union.

The ladies of the Union, in period outfits.

Wreath-laying at the site of Lincoln's famous speech at Independence Hall.

A day for stovepipe hats and overcoats.

"President Lincoln" delivers the Gettysburg Address from the front of the League House as League officers look on.

At Philadelphia's famed Union League Lincoln Day is a bit like Christmas.
That's the day when the League celebrates its hero, President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln Day is always held on or close to President Lincoln's actual birthday of February 12.
The grand old League House sits in the shadow of City Hall on Broad Street in Philadelphia. On Lincoln Day it is festooned with the colors of our glorious republic. Flags and red, white and blue bunting abounds and the League showcases its Lincolnalia.
It's a day of pride and pageantry -- a day when the League's motto ("Love of Country Leads) comes to life.
Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln, the Union League laid the philosophical foundation of other Union Leagues across a nation torn by Civil War.
In the 21st century, the Union League is home for over 3,200 members who contribute to club life and who keep alive the League’s traditions. As they did in 1862, today’s members represent the Philadelphia region’s leaders in business, education, religion, the arts and culture.
This year, New Jersey's fearless Governor Chris Christie received the League's prestigious Lincoln Award. Christie, was presented with a miniature statue of Abraham Lincoln. He was hailed by the League members for his corruption-busting as U.S. attorney and as a straight-speaking, budget-cutting governor who has seized the imagination of the nation.
Previous recipients of the Lincoln Award include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Gen. David Petraeus, who commands American forces in Afghanistan.
The great Lincoln Ballroom at the League was filled to capacity for Governor Christie and adjoining rooms were also filled to overflowing. Christie received the rapt attention of not only our table but every other table in the grand space. Of course, the League has welcomed many notable guest speakers including virtually every Republican president of the past 149 years. Yes, the League celebrates a year-long 150th anniversary next year.
These photos give you some idea of the sights and sounds of Lincoln Day at the League.
Tomorrow, we'll have more on Lincoln Day and Christie's remarks and we'll also dedicate the entire day (right here) to the inspiring words, images, life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

All photos copyright 2011 by Dan Cirucci.

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He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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